Compassion for the bug | Mark’s Remarks
As the school year begins, I find myself spending every waking moment at school. I often go in early in the mornings on weekends...
The secret to lower grocery bills | Planet Ryan
Did you know that back in 1913, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, a loaf of bread would set you back nearly...
No boys allowed | Mark’s Remarks
When I first started teaching almost 25 years ago, there were only a few men on the staff. In my own particular grade level,...
The secret to lower grocery bills | Planet Ryan
By RYAN LEDENDECKER
Columnist
Did you know that back in 1913, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, a loaf of bread would set you...
Summertime memories | Planet Ryan
What an absolutely awesome past few weeks of weather we’ve had. Am I right? I recall a column I wrote last year at about...
Listen to the words | Mark’s Remarks
Go figure. I like to listen to the oldies station. If you’ve read any of my columns about my love of history, that will...
The magic of an ordinary birthday | Mark’s Remarks
Bless Andrea Degenhart’s heart. Every year she wishes me a happy birthday in her column.
You would think that all of us at the Republic-Times...
The airwaves | Mark’s Remarks
In my hometown, we have a little radio station that started broadcasting in the 1950’s. I grew up listening.
In the mornings, there would be...
Leave no crop behind | Planet Ryan
Back in mid-May, I told you about my near-insatiable urge to plant a garden. Perhaps it’s just one of those things you feel you...
Waiting for Rosie | Mark’s Remarks
I know most of you remember watching "The Jetsons" when you were a kid. Or maybe when your kids were kids, or whatever. The...
The night the lights went out | Mark’s Remarks
Recently, we had a power outage that was, I thought, wonderful. It seemed everything halted for a time. We lit candles and sat around...
How hard is it to smile? | Mark’s Remarks
I went to a local business office not too long ago. A lot of you must go there from time to time. I will...